Chapter Officers Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the role of the President?

Serve as a chair of the POA public relations committee.

Maintain neat and accurate treasury records.

Preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure. (correct)

Coordinate the activities of the chapter. (correct)

Which of the following is a duty of the Vice President?

Serve as the chapter photographer.

Develop and maintain a scrapbook of memorabilia.

Coordinate all committee work. (correct)

Prepare and post agenda for chapter meetings.

What does the Secretary do?

Research and prepare items of significance of the chapter's history.

Serve as chairperson in the finance committee.

Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting. (correct)

Supervise chapter activities year-round.

What is the duty of the Treasurer?

Receive, record, and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts. Signup and view all the answers

The Treasurer presents monthly ____ reports at chapter meetings.

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Which duties are associated with the Reporter?

Develop and maintain a scrapbook. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Historian?

Develop and maintain a scrapbook of memorabilia to record the chapter's history. Signup and view all the answers

The Parliamentarian rules on all questions of parliamentary conduct at chapter meetings.

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What is one of the responsibilities of the Chaplain?

Conduct reflection services at summer camps. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

President

Presides over meetings following parliamentary procedures.
Appoints committees and serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
Coordinates chapter activities and evaluates progress of the Program of Activities (POA).
Represents the chapter in public relations and at official functions.

Vice President

Assumes all presidential duties when necessary.
Develops the POA and serves as a non-voting member.
Coordinates committee work effectively.
Works closely with the president and advisor to assess chapter goals.

Secretary

Prepares and posts agendas for chapter meetings.
Prepares and presents meeting minutes.
Responsible for maintaining all committee reports.
Manages chapter correspondence and attendance records.
Issues membership cards and ensures meeting materials are available.

Treasurer

Receives, records, and deposits FFA funds, issuing receipts for transactions.
Presents monthly financial reports at chapter meetings.
Maintains accurate and organized treasury records.
Submits membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization, in cooperation with the secretary.
Chairs the finance committee.

Reporter

Chairs the POA public relations committee.
Plans information programs with local media and service clubs to promote FFA.
Publishes a chapter newsletter or manages the chapter website.
Maintains a scrapbook of chapter activities and helps promote stories to local and national publications.
Acts as the chapter's photographer.

Sentinel

Assists the president in maintaining order during meetings.
Keeps the meeting room and chapter supplies organized and in good condition.
Welcomes guests and ensures a comfortable meeting environment.
Takes charge of candidates during degree ceremonies and helps with special features and refreshments.

Advisor

Supervises chapter activities throughout the year.
Informs potential students and their families about FFA.
Instructs students in leadership and personal development.
Builds community support for the program and encourages member involvement.
Prepares students for career development events (CDEs) and leadership programs.

Historian

Develops and maintains a scrapbook documenting the chapter's history.
Researches and prepares significant items about the chapter's past.
Creates displays of chapter activities and submits stories to media about former members.
Assists the reporter with photography for chapter needs.

Parliamentarian

Proficient in parliamentary procedures to ensure smooth chapter meetings.
Rulings are made on questions of parliamentary conduct during meetings.
Participates or serves as an ex-officio member of the parliamentary procedure team.
Chairs or serves on the conduct of meetings committee.

Chaplain

Presents invocations at banquets and other FFA events.
Coordinates local FFA participation in churches during National FFA Week.
Conducts reflection services at summer camps and conferences.

Description

Test your knowledge of chapter officer roles and responsibilities with these flashcards. Each card focuses on the definition and functions of the President in a chapter setting. Perfect for students learning about parliamentary procedure and leadership roles.